Project Controls Specialist

An opportunity exists for an experienced Project Controls Specialist to support capital project delivery within an established mining operation.

The position will provide planning, scheduling, cost control and reporting support across sustaining capital and operational improvement projects, working closely with project management, engineering and site delivery teams.

The role is expected to involve a combination of WFH and travel to site, subject to final project requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop, maintain and monitor project schedules across multiple capital projects.
• Provide project cost control, forecasting and budget monitoring.
• Track project progress, milestones, deliverables and expenditure.
• Prepare project controls reports, dashboards and performance updates.
• Monitor schedule performance, identify delays and recommend corrective actions.
• Support change management, cost forecasting and project risk identification.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, contractors and engineering teams.
• Assist with project planning, resource forecasting and delivery prioritisation.
• Improve project controls processes, reporting systems and documentation.

Required skillset:

• Strong experience in project controls within mining, resources or heavy industry.
• Demonstrated capability across planning, scheduling and cost management.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or similar project scheduling software.
• Experience with cost forecasting, earned value and progress measurement.
• Sound understanding of sustaining capital and brownfield project environments.
• Strong reporting, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and support multiple concurrent projects.
• Previous owner-side mining project experience highly regarded.